Cost Of Living
The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.
Housing
This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.
Health & Safety
A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.
Amenities
A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.
Schools
Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.
| Statistic | Cardigan | Prince Edward Island | National |
| Workers who drive to work | 55.9% | 46.7% | 40.0% |
| Workers who carpool | 1.8% | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| Workers who take public transit | 0.0% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Workers who bicycle | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Workers who walk | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |